January, Brendan

Describes the scientific contributions made by people in colonial America, including natural history, medicine, astronomy, and electricity.

Over two hundred questions and answers introduce myths from many ancient cultures, including Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Celtic, Norse, and Native American.

Chronicles the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on America and their immediate aftermath in the words of eyewitnesses, and includes a time line, a glossary, and a further reading list.

Presents a study of the civil rights movement in the United States.

Presents an illustrated history of the Battle of Little Bighorn and includes archaeological evidence, a timeline, and glossary.

Presents an illustrated account of the battle of Gettysburg which occurred over the course of three days, from July 1-3, 1863, and proved to be a turning point in the Civil War, and includes background information, as well as an introduction to battle leaders and equipment.

Introduces the history, organization, and mission of the Central Intelligence Agency.

An account of the first permanent English settlement in North America, with all its tragedies and disasters, established in 1607 in Jamestown, Virginia.

Explores how globalization is transforming every aspect of life and presents arguments both for and against the process, exploring the passion behind the issues.

Examines the creation of the original thirteen colonies in the United States, from the failed colony of Roanoke in 1587 to the formation of the Georgia colony in 1733.